Thousands of Mountains

After many years, Yun Jianqing saw Chen Ze again, leaving only two impressions: the terminally ill body, and the increasingly blinded Sacred Heart.

The Chen Ze in his impression, the young emperor who succeeded to the throne at a young age, was irritable and self-willed, but he still had a heart to work hard. If not, he and Lin Moyan would not voluntarily ask for orders, and it was good for him Whether it is for the country, in short, it is for a worthy person and country to fight on the battlefield. One guards the northwest and the other guards the southeast. There are two generals outside and a wise emperor inside. Chen Ze created his prosperous age.

Everything changed suddenly in Ning Xi's ten years. Of course, this change happened many years later. When I looked back, I realized that that year was the root of everything. At that time, no one could immediately notice it.

In the tenth year of Ningxi, the crown prince Chen Ji was three years old, and his birth mother, the empress Chunhui, died suddenly. The emperor Chen Ze was devastated, and gradually neglected the government and became obsessed with alchemy.

A year later, Qiu Yiren became the queen, and Qi Yanzhi replaced Liang Luoshu as the chief assistant of the cabinet. Man, therefore, most of the officials who entered the court after Ning Xi 11 years had never seen the emperor himself, and they didn't even know what he looked like.

In general, although the battles in the court have been affected, they are always limited. The southeast anti-Japanese war is none other than the cloud gradually becoming popular. Therefore, he has avoided several disputes that should have been involved by relying on this gold-lettered signboard, but rather In the 17th year of Xi'an, the Seven Guards of Kansai were massacred, Lin Moyan was dismissed and his family members were exiled, but he was extremely shocked and shocked. As a general, he knew that it was absolutely impossible for Lin Moyan to lead wolves into the house because of his negligence of duty. The Kansai massacre was full of doubts, but the emperor Chen Ze hastily passed the verdict in anger. From that moment on, Yun Jianqing knew that Chen Ze's monarchy had completely disappeared.

The anger at Chunhui's death and Lin Moyan's anger at being wronged have all turned into complete disappointment with Chen Ze. He has not calmed down this anger these years, but is just enduring it and waiting for some opportunities. It is not only his strength that has been tempered in the battlefield. Bloodiness, and his patience.

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Returning to Shizi Mansion from the palace, Yun Jianqing pondered for a long time in the study, and then called someone, "Call Shen Cang."

Shen Cang Wannian was dressed in black, and entered the room quietly, standing in front of Yun Jianqing's side, neither far nor near, holding his breath.

He knew that this was the most comfortable distance and position for Yun Jianqing.

Shen Cang still waited for Yun Jianqing to speak, and after a while, the man who was in deep thought on the couch said, "How would he react when he heard the news that I was going to Beijing?"

Shen Cang didn't ask who this "he" was, and replied, "Go to court, go to court, go back to the mansion to eat, practice swords, sleep, and talk about state affairs with Qin Nianqin, the Prime Minister of Dali Temple who lives in another mansion..." Shen Cang Of course, Chen Ji's part was omitted, and he concluded, "It's the same as usual."

Yun Jianqing had deep eyebrows and asked again, "Have you talked to him?"

Shen Cang's voice was emotionless, "No, now I and him are masters, and there is little contact with him."

Yun Jianqing was dissatisfied, and looked at Shen Cang, "Zhi Ge is not your master, Ping Shan is."

Shen Cang was helpless, "Everyone knows that Zhi Ge is the crown prince, but Ping Shan is not, since I am the guard of the crown prince..."

Yun Jianqing waved his hand, "Okay, okay, you and I know what's going on, so there's no need to say such superficial things."

Shen Cang kept silent.

Yun Jianqing finally said, "Go and make arrangements, I want to see him."

Shen Cang said sharply, "Okay."

Yun Jianqing added, "The sooner the better."

Shen Cang was a little surprised, and went out under the command.

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The story that Emperor Chen Ze had a big quarrel with King Funan, who had not returned to Beijing for 19 years, quickly spread throughout the court, but there were different opinions. Some said that General Yun had no king and no father, and he uttered nonsense to the emperor. The emperor yelled at him; it was also said that the emperor was dissatisfied with the fact that General Yun had not returned to Beijing for 19 years to report on his duties. In addition, as soon as the general returned, he asked the emperor to revoke the marriage gift, and the eldest son would never marry the daughter of the Qiu family, which led to a stalemate between the two sides.

In short, when Yun Jianqing returned to Beijing this time, he had a holy intention from the very beginning, and everyone secretly hid their lips and laughed with a mentality of looking at the show. Once, there was a harbinger of glory, which is very worth looking forward to.

The three people in Yin Cen's mansion naturally also heard the rumors, Qin Nianqin was surprised, "Ping Shan, you are really amazing, how do you know that General Yun can't stand in the faction of Queen and Qi Yan?"

Chen Ji was also very surprised, Yun Jianqing and Yin Cen had never been in contact with Funanying, so how could they predict it in advance and speak with certainty.

Yin Cen was a little hard to speak, so he said slowly, "I just think that General Yun has not returned to Beijing for more than ten years and ignored any disputes in the court. As the prince, he is not superior in the art of war and martial arts. This must have been a deliberate arrangement by the general since he was a child. The purpose is to make this prince, who will inevitably go to Beijing as a proton, appear mediocre and unnoticed. The queen took advantage of this big move, and the general will definitely not give in. Although the marriage is bestowed by the emperor, in the future, if there is any change between the queen and the king of Han, the general will not be able to stay out of it. You have made great achievements in resisting Japanese imperialism for several years, and if you are sentenced to be a bully, the general is such a smart person, he will definitely kill all possible dangers in his infancy."

After analyzing this, not to mention Chen Ji and Qin Nianqin, even Yin Cen himself believed it.

The devil knows that Yin Cen didn't think so much at all. The reason why he expected it was because Yun Jianqing was his hidden father, and he sent his own son to the prince's side. It won't be the part he wants to win over.

His biological father has come to Beijing. Although Yin Cen has no feelings for him, he also agrees with Shen Cang's statement that he is not a bad person.

Yin Cen also wanted to meet him a little bit, for no other reason, and had some doubts, which only his biological father who planned everything behind the scenes could explain.

Therefore, when Shen Cang came to look for him, he was not surprised at all, and nodded silently.

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I don't know what method Shen Cang used, but he actually found an underground secret room in the city. It looked like an ordinary coffin shop with bad business on the outside, but inside it was full of traps. Jianqing and Yin Cen lead into the secret room.

It was afternoon at this time, and the secret room was not transparent to light and sound, and people were inside, which felt like a secret meeting in the middle of the night.

Yun Jianqing was wearing an indigo uniform, and his face had the solemn expression that had naturally formed after years of fighting in the battlefield. He thought that what he was going to see was his biological son, whom he hadn't seen in 19 years, so he tried his best to show a trace of gentleness on his face.

The door of the secret room opened, and Yin Cen, dressed in black, stepped in.

Seeing this attire, Yun Jianqing frowned, it was simply another version of Shen Cang, and felt a little dissatisfied, how did my son teach you to look like you.

The two of them looked at each other in this small room, Yin Cen was a little embarrassed, but Yun Jianqing didn't seem to be embarrassed, he looked at Yin Cen carefully, his eyes were slightly moist.

Yin Cen also looked at the other party, dark and solemn, not angry but dignified, with the air of a general.

In Yun Jianqing's eyes, Yin Cun was tall, but thin and thin, with dark clothes and white skin, but his facial features were sharp and sharp, not like himself, but like his mother, Wu Yutan.

Seeing the knife on his back again, Yun Jianqing couldn't help laughing, and stretched out his hand towards Yin Cen, "Can I borrow the knife to have a look?"

Yin Cen was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that the first sentence between father and son was to look at the knife. He remembered that when Shen Cang gave the knife back then, he said that this knife was created by Yun Jianqing himself, and he borrowed from the Japanese Japanese sword on top of the Han Nan knife. The essence of the knife has recast a thinner and longer knife, which is light and easy to carry, but cuts iron like mud. Over the years, Yin Cen has almost integrated the knife into one, and it is very handy to use.

He handed the knife over and said, "Thank you, Father, for giving me the knife back then. I named it Qing Shan Ren."

"Father, Yun Jianqing's outstretched hand froze, and then worked hard to calm down and said, "This knife is the first knife I forged. You are not a soldier, so the weapon you use must be sharp and light. came up with the idea of ​​making this knife."

"Are you saying that this knife is tailor-made for me?" Yin Cen asked with a smile.

Yun Jianqing nodded, "I have also improved a batch of knives in the army since then, but they are not so light, they are big knives suitable for combat."

Yun Jianqing handed back the knife, the handle of which had been polished smooth by Yin Cen's hands. Thinking about it, this kid had often stabbed people with a knife over the years, thinking of this, Yun Jianqing couldn't help but smile.

Yun Jianqing looked at Yin Cen. The last time he was just a baby, standing in front of him now, he was already taller than him. It was his son, a trace of relief and pride appeared in Yun Jianqing's heart.

He finally asked, "Did you... ever hate me?"

At this moment, Yin Cen also felt a little emotional. When he came to this world, he still carried the memories of his previous life with him, so he didn't have much affection for his parents in this life. In addition, he fled with Shen Cang across mountains and rivers when he was born. Yun Jianqing can be regarded as... having no memory, but the image of the father in his mind was gradually pieced together from some fragments.

For many years, Shen Cang had taken his father's place. He had infinite trust and dependence on Brother Shen, until he entered the Prince's Mansion and began to become another person's patron saint.

Yin Cen shook his head slowly, "Never. My father may not believe it. When I saw Yunye who came to Beijing as a hostage, from that moment on, I completely understood what my father did. I think I don't want to be Yunye. If you don't know the status and role of your father, you will know how much determination your father made back then, and he made the exchange in desperation."

As soon as these words came out, Yun Jianqing's eyes really got wet. He turned his back and sighed deeply. He thought before that this son might hate him and scold him, or even never recognize him, but he didn't expect to know him so well. Feeling sensible, he slowly turned around just now, and said to Yin Cen, "Ping Shan, you... just don't hate me."

Yin Cen said lightly, "It's all over."

Yun Jianqing nodded again and again, "It's over. Although you and I can't recognize each other publicly now, but now that we can see each other, I can say everything I have always wanted to say to you in the past, and it is my wish fulfilled."

Yin Cen asked, "What does father want to say?"

Yun Jianqing sorted out his thoughts and said, "That day when I knew you were an official in the court, I was very displeased and worried. The original intention was to let you protect the prince, but I didn't expect you to enter the court on your own, and the court situation was complicated. , I'm worried that you won't be able to cope."

Yin Cen said, "But father, have you ever thought about it? Since he is protecting the crown prince, it will happen sooner or later to become an official in the court and pave the way for him to be powerful in the court."

Yun Jianqing nodded, "I can understand now, but I'm still worried that you and the prince are not the queen's opponent."

Speaking of this, Yin Cen stopped hiding and said, "Actually, I have many questions when I come to meet my father this time, and I would like to ask my father to answer them for me."

Yun Jianqing was a little surprised, and stretched out his hand in a gesture of "please speak".

Yin Cen paced slowly in the square inch room, "Why did my father send me to the prince's side?"

Yun Jianqing frowned slightly, "What did Shen Cang say?"

Yin Cen said, "Brother Shen only asked me to protect him. I thought that it was my father who wanted me to be a secret agent beside the prince. If the emperor is not good for my father and the son, I can hold the prince hostage."

Yun Jianqing laughed when he heard the words, he didn't expect this kid to be so scheming, he burst into tears for a while, and finally said, "You think...it's too complicated, I am exactly as Shen Cang said, I just want you to protect me The prince is thorough."

Yin Cen was not affected by Yun Jianqing's gaffe, and said, "Why should I protect the prince? Why me, and why the prince?"

Yun Jianqing restrained her expression, and decided to tell everything to her own son.

"The crown prince is the son of the former empress, Empress Chunhui, and Chunhui is the righteous sister of me, General Lin Moyan, and the emperor. The emperor loved Chunhui so much that he begged the late emperor to give her the title of concubine, and then became empress again. The emperor once loved Chunhui very much. Chunhui was not a pampered person. The husband and wife loved each other deeply. However, Chunhui suddenly died of a sudden illness in the tenth year of Ningxi. The death was very strange and sudden. There is no record, everything makes me suspect that there is a shady inside story, but there is no evidence. Chunhui left behind a three-year-old prince Chen Ji. You were six years old that year. I am worried that this child will be harmed again by the person who killed his mother , let Shen Cang teach you kung fu from that year, so that in the future, you can find opportunities to let you go to the prince's side and protect him well."

Yin Cen vaguely comprehended something from it, the death of Empress Chunhui was the starting point of everything.

Before that, he also heard Chen Ji mention something about his biological mother, but after all, he was too young at that time to have any clear memory. Yin Cen did not suspect that there was an inside story behind the death of Empress Chunhui. Come on, the "hand behind the scenes" he found probably started to act earlier than he thought.

So he asked again, "About the death of Empress Chunhui, does my father have any doubts, someone who manipulated the inside story?"

Yun Jianqing stroked his short beard, "Indeed, I can't let Zhi Ge and Zhe Gui get married now because of this person."

Yin Cen said a name, "Qiu Yiren."

Yun Jianqing nodded.

Yin Cen also decided to reveal everything he knew, the complete truth from Ye Mingzhi, Ren Tonghuan, Yin Cen, and Lin Moyan about the case of the tea tax in Yunnan and the massacre in Kansai.

Yun Jianqing's brows became tighter and tighter, and his panting became more and more intense, "Is everything serious?"

"Really." Yin Cen said calmly, "It's just that, as for the evidence, I only have an account book left by Ye Mingzhi to divide the spoils, but there is no Qiu Yiren's name on it. According to Yin Tan, there should be a letter about Qiu Yiren's collusion with the enemy Shule Kingdom, but I don't know how to get it."

Yun Jianqing said, "It's not convenient for you and me to deal with this matter, but you can leave it to Shen Cang to act in secret and find out the collaborating letters."

Yin Cen didn't expect Yun Jianqing to appoint someone like this, he hesitated, "Let's not say that those letters are too sensitive, it is possible that the two parties on both sides of the letter have already burned it, even if there are still some left, with brother Shen alone I'm afraid it's a little...too difficult."

"Isn't it that the more people there are, the better?" Yun Jianqing asked, "Shen Cang's staying by Yunye's side is of no use. If you want to use him, I, Daning, have no better spy and assassin than Shen Cang." , if he doesn't take on some challenging tasks, this effort will be wasted."

Yin Cen thought about it again, yes, he also didn't want to see brother Shen either drinking or drinking tea all day long, and living the retirement life of the elderly early, the top assassin should go out and stir up the world.

Then nodded, "I'll make arrangements."

Then he said, "Miss Chunhui's trustworthy people are still alive now?"

Yun Jianqing said, "After Chunhui died, the emperor ordered that all those who served her be buried. I have tried to find the people in the palace, but I have lost all clues."

Yin Cen thought of Eunuch Ai next to Chen Ji, and asked, "Now there is Eunuch Ai by the prince's side. I heard that he was the one who was next to Empress Chunhui back then. Why can he stay?"

Yun Jianqing seemed to have just thought of such a person, "It seems that this person was sent out of the palace back then. Chun Hui was not in the palace when he died, and after Qiu Yiren became the empress, he transferred this person back to the palace." He asked Yin Cen, "This person has been working with the prince?"

Yin Cen nodded, "Yes, he is still the housekeeper of the Prince's Mansion."

Yun Jianqing half-closed his eyes, "We can start with this person, find an excuse, and interrogate him well. Even if we don't know the cause of Chunhui's death, at least we can dig out some inside stories about the palace."

Yin Cen nodded again, it was easy to interrogate Eunuch Ai, just talk to Chen Ji.

Yun Jianqing remained silent for another moment, as if hesitating whether to ask or not, and finally asked, "Prince...how is it?"

Yin Cen was taken aback, feeling a little flustered for some reason, Yun Jianqing naturally didn't know what his relationship with Chen Ji was now, but when his father asked him, he somehow felt like a father asking his daughter-in-law... Still such a tall man A strong and strong "daughter-in-law".

Yin Cen coughed a few times and replied, "His Royal Highness is in good health and mind."

Yun Jianqing was taken aback, what kind of answer is this?

Yin Cen also sensed something was wrong, and added, "The crown prince is sensible and wise. This time, the Yunnan tea tax case will be inspected with him. According to my observations, he will definitely be a wise king in the future."

Yun Jianqing calmed down and nodded slowly.Yin Cen asked again, "Father wants to see him, the son of an old man?"

Yun Jianqing asked himself this question many times, but finally shook his head, "No need, since he is the crown prince, he must be seen by the court."

Forget it, Yin Cen thought, if he really wanted to see him, he couldn't find a reason to tell Chen Ji.

Yun Jianqing said again, "Although he is an official in the court, the prince's safety needs to be paid more attention to."

"Of course." Yin Cen replied seriously.

Who else in the world wants to protect him more than me?